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003067 - ConQuest Estimating Software (Cloud Migration)

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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28 Jan 2026 at 16:51

Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council has completed a procurement process for the "ConQuest Estimating Software (Cloud Migration)" under the direct procurement method, classified as a below-threshold process without competition. This process, falling under the industry category of "Industry specific software package," took place in Durham, United Kingdom (region UKC14). The contract, awarded to Access UK Limited, is active and spans from 22 January 2026 to 22 January 2029, with a gross contract value of £48,000. Key documentation regarding the contract details was published on 28 January 2026.

This tender provides significant business opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in cloud migration and industry-specific software packages. Large-scale technology firms, or those with existing software solutions for estimating services, would find themselves well-suited to engage in similar tenders in the future. As the software reaches a legacy stage, Durham County Council plans further market engagement in approximately 18 months. Businesses in the technology sector should prepare to compete for potential upcoming opportunities by positioning their solutions to meet emerging needs in cloud services.

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Notice Title

003067 - ConQuest Estimating Software (Cloud Migration)

Notice Description

This software is reaching legacy stage and there is currently limited market options. New market engagement to commence in 18 months time for potentially new software.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061150
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007758-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£40,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
22 Jan 2026 - 22 Jan 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
zoe.embleton@durham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5WB
Post Town
Durham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Framwellgate and Newton Hall
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACCESS

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